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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
I hope all classes are off to a good start for Semester 2. Student numbers seem strong from what I am hearing which is great.
It's been another very busy week around the school, with many of our colleagues occupied with the ongoing project of laboratory relocations. I was walking through Building 160 on Thursday when I caught sight of Michael Blacksell helping to guide this 5m optics table into it's new home on level 1. The reflection in the glass provided a uniquely ‘physic-y’ perspective of the process (which proceeded very smoothly).
The memorial details for Professor Rodney Baxter FAA FRS are included below for anyone who would like to attend. It was lovely to hear that Professor Baxter's contributions to physics were included in one of our third-year Statistical Mechanics lectures this week.
A reminder that the school is hosting the 2025 AIP Marie Curie Lecture next week. Firstly with a public lecture on the evening of Tuesday, 5th Aug followed by a Director's Colloquium on Wednesday, 6th Aug. Details for both events are provided below. I especially encourage everyone to share the details of the public lecture with your Canberra networks, as the lecture – Your Quantum Future – is nicely aligned with the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, and should hopefully garner some public interest.
As you would have seen, the consultation period for the CoSM Change Management proposal has been extended to Thursday, 7 August 2025 at 12:00pm AEST. This extension provides additional time for everyone to review the proposal and submit their feedback – and will hopefully provide an overlap with the DVC(A) change proposal. I am happy to talk with people about the proposal and the process.
Finally, we have a Physics Executive meeting scheduled for this Friday, 1 August. If you have items you'd like added to the agenda, please contact your Head of Department.
Jodie
Interim Director
Please contact me using the functional email director.physics@anu.edu.au but still use my Jodie.Bradby calendar for meeting invites. For in-person meetings, I am now using the Director's office. |
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Memorial Service for Professor Rodney Baxter
A Requiem Mass will be held for Professor Rodney Baxter at St Thomas More's Catholic Church, Campbell, ACT on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 11:00am, followed by burial at Queanbeyan Cemetery, Jerrabomberra.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Rodney's wife Elizabeth, his children Ann and Andrew, and his grandchildren at this time. |
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New University Travel Training Sessions
- When booking travel for any type of University business, it is mandatory to use ATPI -
In response to the roll-out of the new travel approval and booking systems, a series of training sessions have been scheduled to support staff in navigating the new tools and updated travel policy and handbook.
Whether you’re a self-booker, travel arranger (organise travel for self + others), or delegate/approver, the training sessions are tailored to meet your specific needs.
Please 'read more' to register for a session. » read more
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Department of Defence (DIO) APS5 Intelligence Analyst
There is an upcoming Australian Public Service (APS) 5 Intelligence Analyst recruitment round at the Department of Defence, which will be advertised in the October timeframe. This role is in a specific part of Defence which employs people with postgraduate degrees in physics and other STEM backgrounds. The work is varied, very interesting and of genuine national importance.
If you think you would like to apply, please contact Tom McGoram, as he can work with Defence to set up a Q&A session for those who are interested, covering topics like the organisation’s mission and work, the team environment, and how to prepare for an interview.
Please note that that there are strict Australian citizenship requirements as well as an extensive security clearance process, which is important to bear in mind. Defence provides a very intellectually stimulating, rewarding and varied career, so it is worth the journey!
For general information about working at Defence in the Australian Public Service, see Defence public service jobs | Jobs & Careers | Defence. |
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Innovation Pitchfest & Awards
In 2025, the Indo Pacific Innovation Program will debut an exciting new format, combining the prestigious Innovation Awards with the high-energy Pitchfest, to spotlight Australia’s brightest innovators across all stages of development. Whether you’re an established business, a start-up, a researcher, or an emerging talent, this national platform offers a unique opportunity to gain national recognition, build connections and compete for cash prizes with the total value of $130,000.
Entries Close Aug 5 » read more
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McMichael Award - Applications Open Now
The impacts of climate change are escalating.
As the world experiences more extreme weather events and increasing disparity, there is a need for global leadership to protect the health of the environment and of global populations.
The McMichael Award and Fellowship Program will create and foster a global network of future leaders for a flourishing world.
The McMichael cohort will:
- Develop and participate in research projects that will establish scientific foundations for community programs and policy change.
- Engage with community programs to identify, assess, and alleviate complex consequences tied to climate change.
- Initiate programs and research projects that will continue to develop past the year of the award, contributing to the growing network and influence of McMichael Award recipients.
Applications open on Monday 21 July 2025 and close on Sunday 31 August 2025 11:00pm AEST. Please submit applications to McMichaelAward.NCEPH@anu.edu.au and Aparna.Lal@anu.edu.au » read more
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MSI | Topological Methods For Time-varying Data: Theory And Applications (Top Time) Workshop
Topological Data Analysis (TDA) is a research area at the intersection of Algebra, Topology, Geometry, Statistics and Machine Learning. The goal of this workshop is to bring together experts in TDA with experts in application domains in which time-varying data is particularly prevalent.
Date: Mon 27 - Friday 31 Oct 2025
Time: Mon 9am- Fri 5pm
Venue: Seminar Rooms 1.33 & 1.37, Hanna Neumann Building 145
Register » read more
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College Hot Desking In Physics
Finance, HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
Lv2 Tearoom, Bldg 160 |
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Pigeonholes | John Carver Bldg. #58C
The 'reception' pigeonholes have moved to level 3 of the John Carver bldg. #58C. Please collect paper mail from here, or from department specific pigeonholes.
Parcel collection is from the Store as usual, as is outgoing mail (letters/parcels). |
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Departmental seminars
Professor Sandrine Courtin - 1 August
Nucleosynthesis and Burning of Carbon in Stars
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Mr Piyush Jangid - 1 August
Nonperturbative Nonlinear Metaphotonics
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Director's Colloquium - 6 August
Investigating superconductivity for computation and communication using magnetism, light and strain - Dr Sol H. Jacobsen » read more
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Know your administrators...
Nikki Azzopardi, Belinda Barbour & Petra Rickman » read more
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Know your HDR Convenors...
A/Prof Vanessa Robins
Dr Michaela Froehlich
HDR Convenors
Prof Vince Craig
Associate Director HDR |
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Know your Student Reps...
Aditya Babu, Victoria Bashu, Jessica Wierbik, Hendrik Heimes & Elizaveta Melik-Gaykazyan
hdrsreps.physics@anu.edu.au |
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Free Flu Vaccinations
To provide flexibility for staff in 2025, the University is offering three options for receiving the flu vaccination:
1. On campus at the ANU Medical Centre (appointment bookings are available from the 31 March 2025);
2. On campus at the ANU Pharmacy
3. Off campus by accessing a voucher code to be used at a Terry White Chemist. (available in HORUS from April 2025). » read more
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